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F&M WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford Catholic University of America Wesleyan University TU Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Harrisburg University of Science and Technology| Trinity Washington University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $277 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 888 students)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Trinity Washington University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Trinity College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,360.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($13,586 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 10.5% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,750 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 96.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($19,396 vs. $9,886)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Lehigh Valley and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Trinity Washington University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $13,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,400)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $4,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $31,649)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($277 vs. $327)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/